Nidec Global Appliance is a division of Nidec Corporation that produces motors and components for appliances like washing machines, tumble dryers, and dishwashers. In fiscal year 2015, Nidec Global Appliance had $360 million in revenue, 2,200 employees worldwide, and three R&D centers with 95 engineers. It has manufacturing plants in Italy, Hungary, Romania, Mexico, and China and R&D centers in the US and China to serve customers globally with localized production. The division develops motors such as controlled induction motors, universal motors, and permanent split capacitor motors for use in washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers.